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Chicken Enchilada Bake

This easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe is a great make ahead meal, and is also great to use up any leftover chicken from another dinner.
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Servings: 5
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 15 oz black beans low sodium, drained & rinsed
  • 24 oz tomato pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese low fat
  • 1 cup salsa mild
  • 4 to rtillas burrito size
  • 1/2 cup sour cream low fat (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Cut chicken into cubes. Season with salt & pepper. Heat oil in large skillet & cook chicken until browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in beans, 1/2 cup pasta sauce, & 1/2 cup of cheese. Remove from heat. Combine remaining pasta sauce & salsa in separate bowl & spread 1 cup across a 13 x 9 baking dish. Place two tortillas over sauce & then spread half of chicken mix on top. Make another layer of tortillas and then top with remaining chicken, cheese & sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 25 mins. Serve with a bit of sour cream, if desired.